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Walmart’s Vudu may have dropped it set-top box range, but its content library is still hypnotizing.

Vudu is an online movie and TV show rental service and former set-top box manufacturer. Though the company ceased manufacturing set-top boxes around the time they were acquired by retail mogul, Walmart, in 2010, it still offers its internet streaming services. It has a vast library of titles that you can rent individually, including lots of recent movies and current television shows. It is an ideal service if you only want to watch certain shows, and don’t need an expansive library or subscription service.

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How does Vudu work?

With Vudu you don’t pay for a subscription, as you do with many streaming providers – instead Vudu allows you to purchase individual movies or TV shows. You only pay for what you watch and no more. This is ideal if you want access to the latest movies and TV shows, but if you don’t want access to everything else that comes with it. If Netflix is a buffet, then Vudu is a restaurant where you only get what you order.

How much does Vudu charge?

Prices vary depending on the movie or TV show you plan on watching. Movies can be purchased from $14.99 and up for new releases and popular movies, and some movies can be rented for $3.99. TV shows start at $6.99 per season, but if you plan on binge watching, buying the entire season at once may be a better value.

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Top picks on Vudu

Vudu offers movies and TV shows in standard definition (SD), high definition (HD) or HDX, which is similar to Blu-ray. Current highlights include:

How do I sign up to Vudu?

To sign up to Vudu, click here to visit the site. Once you’re there you’ll see the option to sign up in the top right of the screen. Once you have an account you can download the Vudu app onto your device to rent and view titles.

Vudu pros and cons

Pros

Only pay for what you watch

Wide selection of devices

Latest movies and TV shows

Cons

Not available on phones or laptops

No flat rate, so it will be more expensive for frequent users

Verdict

Vudu will suit those who are infrequent watchers of TV or movies, who would rather just pick selected content occasionally. It allows you freedom and control, and you won’t end up paying for content that you don’t watch. However, if you watch a lot of TV and are looking for something to check in with a few times a week Vudu will cost significantly more than a subscription service like Netflix. That said, Vudu offers a lot more recent content, so there is no waiting around.

Frequently asked questions

Vudu’s library includes 18,000 movies and 5,000 TV shows, which ought to keep you going for a while.

No. Vudu is more like a rental store than a TV package. You simply pay for what you want to watch, when you want to watch it.

Yes. Game of Thrones is available, so you can watch or rewatch all of your favorite bits from this smash hit show.

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I understand you want to know how you can disable the ad breaks when watching movies on Vudu. It is worth noting that the ads are only shown in free movies. As long as you are watching free movies on Vudu, you would get commercial breaks. However, if you want to disable it, then you would need to purchase individual movies or shows.

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Yes. There are free movies on Vudu but with ads. You will need to sign up an account in their website and you will see a tab on the top that will say “FREE”. You can then enjoy watching popular movies on Vudu for free.

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Prices may vary and it is not limited to just having to pay Vudu each month. For example, you can buy a movie for as low as $14.99 or you can rent some movies for only $4.99. You can learn about the pricing when you read “How much does Vudu charge?” on this page.

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